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Does Crisp & Green have the right to operate or franchise restaurants outside the Development Area?

Crisp_Green Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

D. You acknowledge and agree that other than as set forth in Section C above, we and our Affiliates (and our respective successors and assigns, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) retain all rights and discretion with respect to the Marks, the System, the sale of products and services similar or dissimilar to those offered by Crisp & Green Restaurants, and the operation or franchising of Crisp & Green Restaurants anywhere located or to be located, and may engage in any business activities whatsoever, within or outside the Development Area, whenever and wherever we desire. Specifically, by way of example and without limitation, we reserve the following rights: (a) to establish and operate, and grant to others the right to operate, Crisp & Green Restaurants physically located outside the Development Area, on such terms and conditions as we deem appropriate (you acknowledge that such Crisp & Green Restaurants may be in direct competition with your Franchised Restaurant(s), without regard to any adverse effects of such activities on your Franchised Restaurant(s) and without any obligation or liability to you), which includes the right of us and others to perform Catering Services or Delivery Services in your Development Area; (b) to establish and operate, and grant to others the right to operate, Crisp & Green Restaurants, or other restaurants using any part or all of the System and/or Marks, that are located at or operated from Non-Traditional Sites within or outside the Development Area; (c) to sell any products or services under the Marks or under any other trademarks, service marks or trade dress, through alternative channels of distribution, wherever located or operating (including, without limitation, the internet or similar electronic media and physical outlets like kiosks, convenience stores or supermarkets); (d) to establish and operate, and grant to others the right to operate, restaurants identified by trademarks, service marks or trade dress, other than the Marks (including the Crisp & Green name and mark), pursuant to such terms and conditions as we deem appropriate and wherever such restaurants are located, which restaurants may be located within the Development Area; (e) to acquire the assets or ownership interests of one or more businesses providing products and services similar or dissimilar to those

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–252)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Crisp & Green's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Crisp & Green retains the right to operate or franchise restaurants outside a franchisee's Development Area. The document states that Crisp & Green and its affiliates maintain all rights and discretion regarding the operation or franchising of Crisp & Green Restaurants anywhere, including locations outside the Development Area. This means that Crisp & Green is not restricted from establishing or allowing others to establish Crisp & Green restaurants outside of the franchisee's designated territory.

This reservation of rights extends to various business activities, including the sale of products and services similar to those offered by Crisp & Green Restaurants. Crisp & Green can engage in these activities within or outside the Development Area whenever and wherever they desire. Specifically, Crisp & Green reserves the right to establish and operate, or grant to others the right to operate, Crisp & Green Restaurants physically located outside the Development Area, under terms and conditions they deem appropriate.

This also includes the right to operate Crisp & Green Restaurants, or other restaurants using any part or all of the Crisp & Green system and/or marks, that are located at or operated from Non-Traditional Sites within or outside the Development Area. Additionally, Crisp & Green can sell any products or services under the marks through alternative channels of distribution, wherever located or operating. These rights are reserved without regard to any adverse effects on the franchisee's restaurant and without any obligation or liability to the franchisee.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.